February 5, 2016, 12:18 PM
Police officials slam proposal to rein in cops' use of force
Police arrest a demonstrator during a protest along Interstate Highway 70 on September 10, 2014 near Ferguson, Missouri. Read More...

Governor Baker has filed a Bill, HB4338, which he refers to as the "Municipal Modernization Act." This Bill answers some of the concerns of the Massachusetts Municipal Association. The Bill, if made into law, will take promotions out of Civil Service and allow cities and towns to use assessment centers. Read More...Download: HB 4338.pdf

The Cambridge Police Unions have arranged for transportation to New York on Wednesday for the funeral of Police Officer Randolph Holder. The bus will be leaving the Cambridge Police Department at 9:00 a.m. for the 3:00 p.m. funeral service. The bus will leave New York at approximately 7:00 p.m. Please email Mike McGrath if you are interested in going. Read More...

This is the Agreement between the City of Somerville and the Somerville Public Employee Committee entering into the Group Health Commission. You will notice that the Somerville Police Employee's Association, Somerville Police Superior Officers Association, 911, SMEA, School Custodians and the Fire Department did not sign this Agreement. Read More...Download: Sec19 Agreement signed 9 26 11.pdf